Almost Famous Wordplay in Newsdays Crossword Parade
Puzzle editor Stanley Newman presents a dense Sunday crossword with clues spanning pop culture and geography. Notable entries reference Kermit, Oscar Peterson, and various wordplay puns, inviting solver wit across many theme twists and abbreviations.
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Pirates rally as interception returns fuel win
East Carolina capitalized on six interceptions and two fumbles by USM to reclaim momentum. Crandell led the Pirates with 238 passing yards and three touchdowns, while USM coach Jeff Bower lamented costly turnovers and special team miscues that derailed the game.
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USM
Jeff Bower
East Carolina
Crandell
Pirates
Junior
Jerris (McPhail
Logan
Marcus
Smith Breaks ECU Rushing Record in Solo Effort
ECU running back Smith surged to 2,905 yards, surpassing Carlester Crumpler's mark as his team edged Southern Mississippi. Coach Logan lauded Smith's pace and linemen, noting the understated performance and focus on collective achievement.
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Mississippi
Smithe
Rahers
BCU
Carlester Crumpler
Smith
Reer
Tirat
Logan
ECU
Southern Miss
Crumpler
Tulsa
Marcus Crandell
ACC Scoring Dash Highlights Late NC State Loss to Jackets
NC State trailed Georgia Tech 10-7 at halftime as Bender led drives ending in Carlos King rushing TDs. Tech pushed to NC State 8 in the fourth but failed to score twice in the end zone, with an interception sealing a 13-0 Clemson win over Maryland and Virginia routing William & Mary 37-3. The block features varied ACC results and multiple players across teams.
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NC State
Bender
Carlos King
Harvey Middleton
Iacen
Drea Major
King
Ricky Bell
Georgia Tech
Jackets
N.C. State
William Strong
Cedric Zachary
Clemson
Maryland
Tigers
Terrapins
Acc
Obed Arri
Scott Sisson
Virginia
William & Mary
Symmion Willis
Cavaliers
Tribe
Wallace Earnhardt Dominates Winston Cup Talk and Start Positions
Wallace Earnhardt holds four wins here with no wins since 1991 and two top fives in his last five starts, while Wallace and Earnhardt lead the Winston Cup with multiple wins. Earnhardt starts third in a 36-car field as Mark Martin and Jimmy Spencer flank him, with Ward Burton grabbing 21st on a 118.321 mph lap while Spencer took pole at 118.558. Jarrett sits fifth after Martinsville, and Schrader returns after his father’s death with a 27th qualifier.
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Earnhardt
Wallace Wallace
Wallace
Dale
Mark Martin
Jimmy Spencer
Bill Elliott
Ward Burton
Spencer
Last Week's Quote Cryptogram
A cryptogram quotes Hubert Humphrey with a quip about behind every successful man stands a surprised mother in law. The line reflects a humorous take on family dynamics and public figures.
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Hubert
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